NASCAR racing legend Rusty Wallace and Aspen Dental marketing director Mike Petrosillo pose for a publicity shot in 2010, shortly after the dental company became a sponsor of his racing team. (Photo courtesy of Aspen Dental)

CHICOPEE - For one lucky NASCAR fan and his friend, entering a contest with an unbelievable prize paid off.

Thanks to Aspen Dental, a sponsor of Rusty Wallace Racing, John Pielock and his friend Edward Visconti will be traveling to Bristol, Tennessee for an all-expense paid trip later this month to watch the Irwin Tools Night Race and the Ford City 250.

"This is fantastic. My family and friends are all envious. I've been a big fan of NASCAR all my life," Pielock said. "I've always wanted to go to Bristol since it's such a unique venue. I really can't wait to get there."

Pielock and Visconti will also get to meet meet racing legend Rusty Wallace and David Reutimann, driver of the No. 64 Aspen Dental Toyota, as they serve as honorary VIP pit crew members for Reutimann.

Pielock was randomly selected from thousands who entered a contest put on by Aspen Dental, a sponsor of Rusty Wallace Racing.

In June, Sprint Cup veteran David Reutimann took the wheel for Aspen Dental and Rusty Wallace Racing.

Pielock has been a NASCAR fan for 30 years, closely following Wallace's racing successes over the years. Pielock grew up watching his brother drive his Mustang at tracks throughout New England and is finally fulfilling his dream to watch a race at Bristol.

In the same competitive spirit as will be seen at the Bristol race, Pielock had to hold a lottery among friends to select who would be lucky enough to join him for this once in a lifetime experience. Visconti was the lucky winner.

"I'm looking forward to meeting John at the race in Bristol," Wallace said. "We're looking forward to a strong finish to the season and are hoping to give John and our other fans a reason to celebrate."

Aspen Dental is currently holding a contest to win a trip to see the Nov. 19 auto race in Miami, Fla. To learn more about that contest, click here.